Barbara Ellen Dearmont Bryant Kyle

Barbara Ellen Dearmont Bryant Kyle

Barbara Ellen Dearmont Bryant Kyle

1923-2015

Barbara Ellen Kyle, 92, of California, Missouri, formerly of Maryville, died Thursday, (November 26, 2015) at the California Care Center in California, Missouri.

Born June 29, 1923 near Mound City, Missouri, Barbara was the oldest daughter of Everett and Lena Miller Dearmont. Barbara married Earl Bryant in December, 1941 and they were later divorced. Barbara married Glenn Kyle in June, 1996. He preceded her in death in February, 2009.

Barbara retired from the Maryville Packing Plant and later worked at the Maryville Public Library.

Barbara cherished her seven children and their families and loved to spend time with them. Barbara was known far and wide for her pie and cookie baking, crocheted scrubbies, and making woven denim rugs on a loom. Barbara loved to dance. Barbara’s entire life centered on doing anything she could to make someone else’s day a little brighter.

Survivors include her children Morrie (Samantha) Bryant, Dallas Center, Iowa; Maurine (John) Mazzeo, Points, West Virginia; Phillip (Becky) Bryant, West Des Moines, Iowa; Jody (Jay) Starr, California, Missouri; Barbara Kay Van Ausdall, Gladstone, Missouri; Patrick (Tassi) Bryant, Ravenwood, Missouri, and Mike (Keela) Bryant, St. Joseph, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; a sister Judith (Phillip) Walker and a brother Lee (Pat) Dearmont, all of Skidmore, Missouri; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gene Dearmont; and two infant grandsons; her husband, Glenn Kyle; aunts and uncles.

Barbara wished to be cremated. A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 to 11:00, followed by services at 11:00 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. A private family burial will be held at the Burr Oak Cemetery, Skidmore following the service.